The Happy Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem: Your guide to who to call for your unique business needs
It’s no secret that Happy Valley is overflowing with entrepreneurial resources. If you’re just starting out — or maybe a long-time business owner who needs a little help — how do you know which resources are best for you? Here’s a quick guide to the area’s most influential and impactful business resources, including who does […]
Why HappyValleyIndustry.com was created and WHY it can benefit YOU
The site was funded at the beginning to tell the story of Penn State Innovation Park and how the Entrepeneurial eco-system benefits this region. It was story telling directed to the regions 5000 CEO’s and Penn State faculty and people interested in Growth. It was a strategy to accelerate…. Trust and Sales with Education-Based Promotion: […]
Kish Bank breaks ground on new Mifflintown branch, expands Juniata County presence
MIFFLINTOWN, PA –August 13, 2024 – Kish Bank ceremoniously broke ground on its new Juniata County branch on Tuesday, August 13 with Kish Bank leaders, Kish regional advisory board members, local elected officials, and representatives from the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce in attendance. The new 2,300 square-foot facility will be located at 4215 […]
Happy Valley Olympians
By Maegen Manning Credit: Mark Selders | Penn State. Creative Commons Many of the athletes competing at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris are proud Nittany Lions. According to The Daily Collegian, there will be 28 Penn State former and current student-athletes competing at the Olympics across 12 different disciplines. Of those Olympians,18 are […]
Empowering women entrepreneurs: Impressia Bank tackles $1.7 trillion finance gap in Central PA
by Holly Riddle According to the World Economic Forum, the “total micro, small or medium enterprise finance gap for women is estimated to be valued at $1.7 trillion. Yet women entrepreneurs own 22% of micro-enterprises and 32% of small and medium enterprises. More broadly, 740 million women globally are unbanked…and 2.4 billion women worldwide lack […]
Bedford Springs Resort: A world-renowned resort just 80 miles from Penn State
by Sarah Taylor Located in the picturesque Pennsylvanian Alleghenies, Omni’s Bedford Springs Resort offers a serene escape into nature coupled with rich historical charm. While the luxury resort dates back to the early 19th century, its modern amenities and extensive outdoor activities make it a sought-after destination for outdoor enthusiasts, luxury travelers and history buffs […]
Happy Valley expects record-setting number of tourists this summer
by Holly Riddle When is Happy Valley at its busiest and most bustling? Some might say fall football weekends, when Nittany Lion fans flock from near and far to fill up the 100,000-plus seats in Beaver Stadium. However, those people would be wrong. “Hotel performance is probably the best barometer of the health of the […]
Catalyst magazine is off press
Our team at HappyValley Industry thanks the advertisers who have voted with their marketing dollars for a news source that celebrates our region and accentuates all the positive aspects of its growth and evolution. These businesses are forward-thinking pioneers whose growth mindset and participation in our cooperative approach are helping to shine a spotlight on […]
Welcome to Catalyst, Ben Franklin Technology Partners
We are excited to welcome Ben Franklin Technology Partners to our first issue of Catalyst after sharing last week’s preview! Interesting in sharing your story? Contact me to talk about future issues and about our weekly eletter featuring Happy Valley hype you won’t read anywhere else. Reach me at greg@affinityconnection.com.
